Turkish general election, 1946
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General elections were held in Turkey
on 21 July 1946, the first multi-party elections in the country's history. The result was a victory for the Republican People's Party
, which won 395 of the 465 seats.
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
on 21 July 1946, the first multi-party elections in the country's history. The result was a victory for the Republican People's Party
Republican People's Party (Turkey)
The Republican People's Party is a centre-left Kemalist political party in Turkey. It is the oldest political party of Turkey and is currently Main Opposition in the Grand National Assembly. The Republican People's Party describes itself as "a modern social-democratic party, which is faithful to...
, which won 395 of the 465 seats.
Results
| Party | Votes | % | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican People's Party Republican People's Party (Turkey) The Republican People's Party is a centre-left Kemalist political party in Turkey. It is the oldest political party of Turkey and is currently Main Opposition in the Grand National Assembly. The Republican People's Party describes itself as "a modern social-democratic party, which is faithful to... |
395 | ||
| Democratic Party | 64 | ||
| Independents | 6 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | |||
| Total | 465 | ||
| Source: Nohlen et al | |||